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Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote
OneNotes is a digital notebook organizer tool that allows users to create multiple notebooks that can be organized into sections and pages. Insert images, files, audio, and more.
What does it cost? Nothing! Students and educators are eligible for Office 365 Education for free. Create an account with a valid email to access Office products online, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Available on many different platforms.
How to get it: Check out the OneNote website for more information.
GoodNotes
GoodNotes
GoodNotes allows for both handwritten and typed notes to be included on the same page. It also has PDF annotation, spell-checking, flashcards, and other helpful features.
What does it cost?
Free!
There is also a premium version for $10/yearly.
How to get it:
Check out the GoodNote's webpage for more information.
Quizlet
Quizlet
Quizlet allows you to turn your notes into flashcards, practice tests, and study guides.
What does it cost?
Free!
There is also a premium version for $8/monthly or $35/yearly that includes study games, eliminates ads, and more.
How to get it:
Voice Memos (mac)
Voice Memos (mac)
Voice Memos allows you to record lectures or meetings and provides a transcription you can use to improve your notes.
What does it cost?
Free! Voice Memos is built into Mac devices.
How to get it:
Check out the Voice Memos guide!
Mic Note
Mic Note
Mic Note is an audio recorder and notepad that automatically timestamps notes while recording. Also allows for editing, transcribing, and sharing recordings.
What does it cost? Nothing!
How to get it:
Also available to download on Windows and Mac at the Mic Note website
AudioNote
AudioNote
Record lectures or discussions while typing in notes of any length. Add photos or sketches, too! Afterwards, click your typed notes to listen to specific portions of your recording. Anyone who has difficulty processing spoken presentations or those who tend to miss important information while taking notes.
What does it cost? The free version works well, but is ad-supported - which can get distracting when you're taking notes. Premium versions are $10 (for the app) or $10 per year (for the software download).
How to get it:
Luminant Software website (available for Mac and Windows)
Otter Voice Notes
Otter Voice Notes
Use this program to create automatic transcripts of lectures or discussions. Those who have difficulty taking notes, who have hearing loss, or who speak English as a second language may find this useful.
What does it cost? With the free version, you get 300 minutes of transcribed speech per month with 30 minutes per session.
With the premium version, $17 per month (or, $99 for the year) will get you 12,000 minutes of transcription per month, 90 minutes per session, and unlock advanced features.
How to get it:
Google Keep
Google Keep
Create virtual "sticky notes" that you can access from any computer or mobile device. Integrated into Google Suite, so you can easily copy class notes and research into your documents. Visual learners may find this particularly helpful because notes can be color-coded and grouped.
What does it cost? Nothing! Since LBCC is a Google for Education institution, all students and staff have access to Google Keep for free with their Google account.
How to get it:
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